Meshing > Manual meshing > Manual node operations
Projecting nodes
You can use the Node Project command to manually project a node onto a selected edge or face. In the Node Project dialog box, you can project a node:
Along a selected vector
By the shortest distance to the selected edge or face.
With the Node Project command, you can choose to project the original node to a new location. You can also choose to copy the original node and project a new node onto the new location.
Where do I find it?
| Application | Pre/Post |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite | An active FEM file |
| Command Finder | Node Project |
| Menu | Edit→Node→Project |
How do I
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Creating nodes
Creating nodes between other nodes
Creating nodes on a point, curve,or edge
Translating nodes
Rotating nodes
Reflecting nodes
Dragging nodes
Aligning nodes
Working with nodal coordinate systems
Modifying node coordinates
Deleting nodes
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